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I have spent the last few months buried deep in the coal mining and smelting industries of Yorkshire as I have tracked my mother’s family back through time. I have discovered that my great great grandfather, Daniel Chisholm, was a … Continue reading →

I just got an advert in my emails for a subscription to the British Newspaper archives and would you believe it included this a comment from someone researching the Victorian goldrush and a section of a newspaper article that mentions … Continue reading →

My great great grandfather Joseph’s story is one of migration, of taking opportunity as it arose and becoming a builder, not only as a tradesman but also in building a strong family foundation for the Chisholm’s in New Zealand. For … Continue reading →

I have come across another newspaper article about Hazel and her husband William Shute. She did seek and order for maintenance for her and their child and despite an attempt to have the order varied or squashed it was upheld. … Continue reading →

It has taken some time but finally I have finished my Grandmother’s, Hazel Annie Chisholm, story. Like so many people in my family tree nothing seems to be straight forward and it was definitely the case with her history. If … Continue reading →

I have finally been able to find a will that definitely confirms that the Frederick Biggs that I had researched is my great uncle. I have added a partial copy of his will that provides the evidence. In it he … Continue reading →